In this article, we delve into the significance of major works and service charges, what they entail, and how they impact residents.

This article discusses Section 20 Notices and how that would affect planned works to lifts (whether modernisation or full replacement works).

If any major works (or known as ‘qualifying works’) are required for a block of flats, the cost will normally be recoverable from the tenants.

Ian Hollins of Clear Building Management sets out some practical advice on how to stay on the right side of the section 20 legislation.

Section 20 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002) sets out the three-stage consultation procedure to follow when carrying out qualifying works to your building.

We asked the the team from Ardent Lift Consultancy to walk us through the important stage of consultancy in the Section 20 process.

Ardent Lift Consultancy discuss the Section 20 process that must be followed when major lift works are undertaken.

Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance, discusses what happens when the Section 20 consultation procedure isn’t followed.

Clear Building Management explain why S20 remains essential and offer some tips on how to manage the consultation process in a virtual world.

Katie Edwards from JB Leitch, looks at recent case law to provide advice and clarification on the process of consultation.

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses the important process of a Section 20 consultation.

Dr Shaun Lundy, Technical Director at 4site Consulting looks at what we need to know about Section 20 Health and Safety.

Roger Hardwick, Partner & Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement at Brethertons LLP delves into the detail of QLTA’s.

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline provides an overview of what you need to know about Major Works and Section 20.

Paul Robertson explores how insurance policies can fall foul of section 20 which is particularly relevant given the recent Corvan ruling.

The intent behind the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Section 20 is to give some protection to residential leaseholders.

Gareth Lomax from Ardent Lift Consultancy looks at how the Section 20 process applies to the repair of lift equipment.

Have you been consulted about major works, worked your away through the process to then find that the initial proposals have changed?

If any major works are required for a block of flats, the cost will normally be recoverable from the tenants.

Charles Jamieson from Bishop and Sewell explains more about receiving a service charge demand and what to do about it.

Ian Hollins of Clear Building Management reminds RMCs of the need to comply with leasehold law when planning repair and maintenance work.

Richard Owen, an Associate at JB Leitch provides some insight into major works projects and the Section 20 legislation.

Nicholas Kissen, Senior Adviser LEASE provides advice on whether a landlord must consult formally with the leaseholders.

This guide explains the Section 20 consultation process for landlords, resident management companies and their managing agents in England and Wales.

Section 20 is the consultation process that must be undertaken for major works which affect leaseholders financially.